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Dec

13

2024

Council To Convene Community Safety Roundtable

Council, Local NewsGlen Innes Business Chamber, Glen Innes Severn Council, Margot Davis

The Glen Innes Severn Council has announced plans to host a roundtable meeting to discuss strategies for improving public safety. The meeting will bring together key stakeholders, including the Glen Innes Business Chamber, sponsors of a recent petition from the business community, and local police representatives. Mayor Cr Margot Davis highlighted the collaborative nature of the meeting, saying, “The meeting will provide an opportunity for these stakeholders to collaboratively identify practical measures to ensure public safety and address the impacts of unacceptable behaviour on local businesses and residents.” Cr Davis also emphasised the relatively low crime levels in the region…

Dec

12

2024

By Newsroom

Council Works Program: Period Ending Friday 20th December

Council, Local NewsCouncil Works Schedule, Emmaville, Glen Innes Airport, Glen Innes Severn Council, Red Range, Torrington

The following works are scheduled in the period ending: Friday, 20 December 2024, subject to weather conditions and unforeseen delays: • Jetpatching in Glen Innes Township, Emmaville Road and Red Range Road • General street sweeping around the Glen Innes Township, Old Grafton Road and Wellington Vale Road • The Roads Construction Crew will be working at Glen Innes Airport • Maintenance grading is scheduled for Bazzants Road, Carrot Farm Road, Ten Mile Road (Northern section), Donnelly Road, Nutrition Station Road, Smiths Road, Eimers Road and Shannon Vale Road • The Bridge Team is working on Subset Road • The…

Dec

04

2024

By Newsroom

Australia Day Awards Nominations Close Next Week!

Council, Local NewsAustralia Day, Glen Innes Severn Council

Nominations for the 2025 Australia Day Awards close next week. Each year the Glen Innes Severn Council Australia Day Committee proudly presents several awards at an Australia Day ceremony to recognise the voluntary achievements of fellow citizens, community groups and community events by acknowledging their outstanding contribution to our community through service or community work, or through individual dedication and contribution to a particular group or the whole community, during any period of time. Each award recipient is presented with an Australia Day Council Plaque and Certificate of Recognition. The categories for the 2025 Australia Day Awards are: Citizen Of…

Nov

30

2024

By Newsroom

Council Works Program – Period Ending Friday 6th December 2024

Council, Local NewsCouncil Works Schedule, Glen Innes Severn Council

The following works are scheduled in the period ending Friday 6 December 2024 subject to weather conditions and unforeseen delays: Jetpatching in Glen Innes Township, Emmaville Road and Red Range Road; General street sweeping around the Glen Innes Township; The Roads Construction Crew will be working at Glen Innes Airport; Maintenance grading is scheduled for Tablelands Road, Lands End Road, Bishops Road, Red Range Cemetery Road, Lil Vale Road, Donnelly Road, Springfield Road, Newsome Road, Deepwater Tip Road, Deepwater township and Bezzants Road. The bridge team are working on Subset Road; The drainage team will be working at Sunset Road; The maintenance…

Nov

25

2024

By Newsroom

Funding For Rail Trail Cut

Council, Local NewsBrendan Moylan, Glen Innes Severn Council, Margot Davis, New England Rail Trail

The Glen Innes leg of the New England Rail Trail project is now unlikely to go ahead, with the funding of $8.7 million having been cut by the state government Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD). The reason given for pulling the funding was missed project deadlines, but Council say that state government departments caused the delays by stalling essential approvals for over a year. Glen Innes Severn Council has said that the irony is stark: the very environmental impact investigations cited as incomplete were delayed by the same government agencies now using them as a reason to…

Nov

22

2024

By Newsroom

New Off-Leash Dog Park Coming to Glen Innes

Council, Local NewsGlen Innes Severn Council, Lions Park, Off-leash Dog Park

Glen Innes is set to welcome a new off-leash dog park at Lions Park, with the project moving ahead after a community consultation period. Glen Innes Severn Council held the consultation from 7 August to 4 September, receiving 23 submissions from residents, reflecting strong local interest and engagement in the park’s development. Following a review of feedback, the Council confirmed that Lions Park, with its established infrastructure and central location, was selected as the ideal site. The park’s existing amenities, such as restrooms, picnic areas, and drinking fountains, make it convenient and accessible for residents and visitors alike. Its proximity…

Nov

19

2024

By Newsroom

Seventh Councillor Announced

Council, Local NewsAnne Vosper, David Scott, Elena Weatherall, Glen Innes Severn Council, Rob Banham

Mr David Scott has been named as the successful final candidate in the Glen Innes Severn Council election. After the shock resignation of Rob Banham shortly after having been sworn in, unsuccessful candidates were given the opportunity for another run at a vacant position in a “count back” election. The count back election took place at 11 o’clock this morning, with David Scott being declared the successful candidate shortly thereafter. Also participating in the count back election was Anne Vosper who was ultimately unsuccessful. Elena Wetherall did not apply to be considered for the count back election. Newly declared councillor…

Nov

13

2024

By Newsroom

Council Works Program – Period Ending 22nd November 2024

Council, Local NewsCouncil Works Schedule, Glen Innes Severn Council

The following works are scheduled in the period ending: Friday, 22 November 2024, subject to weather conditions and unforeseen delays: • Jetpatching in Glen Innes Township, Emmaville Road and Red Range Road; • General street sweeping around the Glen Innes Township; • The Roads Construction Crew will be working at Glen Innes Airport; • Maintenance grading is scheduled for Coopers Road, Loosemores Road, Piggery Road, Tablelands Road, Summerville Road, Rossmoine Road, Rayners Road and Strachan Road. • The Bridge Team is working on Subset Road; • The Maintenance Crew will be undertaking weed spraying at various locations. • The Heavy…

Nov

07

2024

By Newsroom

Mann River Bridge Re-Opens

Council, Local NewsGlen Innes Severn Council, Glencoe, Mann River, Mt Mitchell Road

The newly constructed Mann River Bridge on Mt Mitchell Road is now open to traffic, with final approach works completed last week. However, residents and commuters should prepare for a temporary closure later this month, as additional safety work is set to be carried out. The bridge will be closed from 25 November to 28 November to allow crews to install safety barriers and dismantle the temporary walkways used during construction. Until the work is fully completed, the bridge remains an active construction site, and speed restrictions are in place to ensure the safety of all road users. To keep…

Nov

07

2024

By Newsroom

Bald Nob Road Rehabilitation Complete

Council, Local NewsBald Knob Rd, Glen Innes Severn Council

The Bald Nob Road upgrade project has officially reached completion, with bitumen sealing now finished and the road fully open to traffic. This extensive $5.6 million project, primarily funded by the Australian Government and co-funded by the Council, was delivered in stages by Council's construction team, with help from specialist contractors, over the past 18 months. This project, the largest undertaken by the Council in recent years, involved major works, including: - Moving 30,000 cubic metres of earth to realign and widen the road. - Laying 17,000 tonnes of crushed gravel sourced from Council quarries for the road base. -…